Senior Manager of Openings & Operations

About the Role

The Senior Manager of Openings & Operations works alongside the VP and Directors of Operations to support the successful execution of new restaurant openings and operational excellence across Mina Group restaurants nationally and internationally. This role is responsible for providing operational leadership during restaurant openings, management transitions, training initiatives, and periods requiring additional management support. As a key member of the Restaurant Excellence Team (REX), you will coordinate, supervise, train, and assist in all operational areas at both new and existing restaurants while ensuring Mina Group standards, systems, and culture are executed consistently.

What we offer

- Competitive salary and great benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees - 401K with 3% company match - Bonus programs - Cell phone reimbursement - Pre-tax commuter benefits - Delicious daily family meal - Up to 50% meal discount at Mina Group restaurants - Flexible schedules - Fun, dynamic, and innovative atmosphere - Career advancement opportunities and progressive development plans

The Ideal Candidate

A highly adaptable hospitality leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and has a passion for restaurant openings, operational excellence, and leadership development. You are energized by building teams, implementing systems, and supporting restaurants through critical operational moments. You are hands-on, solutions-oriented, and capable of stepping into multiple leadership environments while maintaining exceptional hospitality standards. You lead with professionalism, accountability, emotional intelligence, and strong communication skills while serving as a culture carrier for Mina Group. You possess a strong operational foundation, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to influence and develop managers and hourly teams across a variety of concepts and markets.

What you bring to the table

- Professional Attributes - Strong knowledge of fine dining front-of-house operations - Experience with restaurant openings and operational transitions - Ability to develop and execute training programs and operational systems - Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach managers and line-level employees - Financial acumen including labor management, reporting, inventory controls, and cost management - Working knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and compliance standards - Experience conducting operational audits and implementing action plans - Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word - Experience with industry systems such as Micros, Toast, OpenTable, SevenRooms, Restaurant365, Avero, or similar platforms preferred - Ability to collaborate effectively with Operations, HR, Finance, Culinary, and hotel partners - Basic Qualifications - Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality environments - Multi-unit or multi-state operational experience preferred - Minimum 3 restaurant openings in a management role strongly preferred - Experience hiring, interviewing, training, and developing teams - Strong understanding of health, safety, sanitation, and labor compliance standards - Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field preferred - Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds - Ability to work extended hours based on business needs

Travel

Extensive travel is required to perform the essential functions of this role. Travel assignments may include supporting restaurant openings, management transitions, operational refreshes, and training initiatives at Mina Group restaurants nationwide. Travel duration and frequency will vary based on business needs. When traveling outside of the assigned local market, approved travel expenses and per diem will be reimbursed in accordance with Mina Group travel policies.

Schedule

Not specified

Pay

$110,000-$125,000/yr

About MINA Group

Creating fun and delicious food, building memorable atmospheres and providing unparalleled service are key pillars of our business. We believe what makes us truly unique in a sea of “the same” is our ability to seamlessly partner with luxury hospitality brands.